Medical Laboratory Technician at PPC Limited

Summary of Roles / Responsibilities

• Arrange daily activities based on the urgency of the request for samples
• Identify patients using ID documents or other means.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Maintain, calibrate, clean and test sterility of the equipment.
• Determine suitable venipuncture sites
• Collect and prepare samples for testing.
• Draw blood using sterilized needles ensuring optimal quantity and quality of samples.
• Label samples correctly and answer patient questions giving them meaningful information.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Order and maintain stocks and resources.
• Record and analyze data; keep an accurate record of all specimens
• Adhere to all health and safety standards while working.
• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Consistently completes duties neatly, accurately and promptly.

Qualifications and Person Specification

• Candidates must have an MLT qualification.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with laboratory environment
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Sound knowledge in clinical laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of a high complexity clinical testing environment.
• Technician experience/ training
• Attention to detail and skill in proper patient identification
• Experience in Venipuncture techniques
• Time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to connect with several types of patients.